Tokyo`s Nikkei index sheds more than 3% on global rout
Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei index dropped 3.18 percent in early trade Tuesday, extending a global equities rout on worries over China`s economy and a drop in commodity prices.
Sep 29, 2015, 07:20 AM IST
Tokyo shares sink as strong yen hits exporters
Tokyo shares tumbled Monday as a stronger yen dragged on major exporters while sentiment was also soured by news that most listings on the Topix had gone ex-dividend.
Sep 28, 2015, 14:20 PM IST
Seeds scattered as Yanina Wickmayer, Magda Linette reach Tokyo final
Belgian Yanina Wickmayer will meet Poland`s Magda Linette in the Japan Women`s Open final after both produced upsets Saturday to continue a trend this week in Tokyo.
Sep 19, 2015, 20:30 PM IST
Opponents vow to fight laws expanding role of Japan`s military
Opposition groups Saturday vowed to challenge laws passed overnight that clear Japanese troops to fight abroad for the first time since World War II, saying the changes are a "black stain" on the country`s history.
Sep 19, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
South Korea, Japan to hold talks on wartime sexual slavery
South Korea and Japan will hold director general-level talks in Tokyo on Friday to discuss militaristic Japan`s sex enslavement of Korean women during the Second World War, Seoul`s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Sep 17, 2015, 20:01 PM IST
Japan upper house begins marathon security bill debate
Japanese lawmakers late Thursday started what is set to be a marathon debate over controversial security bills after scuffles broke out in Parliament and protesters railed against the measures.
Sep 17, 2015, 17:47 PM IST
Fukushima dumps first batch of once-radioactive water in sea
Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant today began releasing previously contaminated water into the sea, but the man tasked with preventing another meltdown warned other highly radioactive fluid still stored on site could pose a major threat.
Sep 14, 2015, 19:22 PM IST
Death toll rises to five after Japan flood: Media
The number of people who died in floods which devastated Japan this week reached five Sunday as rescuers continued their search for more than a dozen still missing, local media said.
Sep 13, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Japan resumes work on controversial US base in Okinawa
Tokyo on Saturday resumed work on a controversial new US military base in southern Okinawa following a month-long suspension, officials said, even as talks with local officials opposed to the project remained deadlocked.
Sep 12, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
Moderate 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Tokyo
A moderate earthquake hit Tokyo early Saturday, waking residents and shaking buildings in the Japanese capital, but there was no immediate report of any damage.
Sep 12, 2015, 04:26 AM IST
Japan flood: Over 90,000 people abandon homes in Joso City
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Sep 11, 2015, 12:33 PM IST
Japan police arrest US' Toyota executive on drugs-related charges
Toyota's highest-ranking female executive was arrested at a Tokyo hotel on Thursday for allegedly importing a painkiller that is illegal under Japan's strict drug laws, reports said on Thursday.
Jun 18, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
Japan posts $1.75 bn trade deficit in May
Japan posted a USD 1.75 billion trade deficit in May, shrinking drastically from a year earlier as energy imports declined, data showed on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2015, 06:14 AM IST
Nikkei up for 8th day, but low volumes may portend imminent correction
The Nikkei 225 ended 0.1 percent higher at 20,437.48 after flitting between positive and negative territory during the session.
May 26, 2015, 12:23 PM IST
Asian markets mostly up after Wall St surge
Asian markets mostly advanced Friday following a healthy rally on Wall Street, while Tokyo was supported by a weaker yen.
May 15, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Tokyo stocks down 0.25% by break
The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which tumbled 2.69 percent on Thursday, was down 48.51 points at 19,471.50 by the break, while the broader Topix index of all first-section shares fell 0.78 percent, or 12.40 points, to 1,580.39.
May 01, 2015, 10:41 AM IST
Asian shares at seven-year highs, cheered by Apple earnings
Asian stocks scaled fresh seven-year peaks on Tuesday as Apple`s upbeat earnings offset underlying caution ahead of the Federal Reserve`s policy meeting scheduled to start later in the session.
Apr 28, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
Apple Watch launches quietly at handful of big-city boutiques
The Apple Watch launched quietly around the world on Friday without the usual frenzy or fanfare for an Apple Inc rollout, as a handful of boutiques in major cities like Tokyo and Paris sold the timepiece - but not for purchase at its own stores.
Apr 25, 2015, 01:01 AM IST
Japan`s trade deficit tumbles 47.3% on-year in February: Govt
Japan`s trade deficit nearly halved year-on-year in February as lower oil prices helped reduce the cost of imports, official data showed Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2015, 06:04 AM IST
Tokyo stocks open 0.93% higher
Tokyo stocks opened 0.93 percent higher on Tuesday following a positive lead from Wall Street.
Mar 17, 2015, 06:24 AM IST
